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University of Delaware Graduate College

The fall 2026 graduate application is open.

Explore our Programs

UD currently offers 60 doctoral and 145 master’s degree programs. Of these programs, 16 are dual degrees, 14 are interdisciplinary and 20 are online. Other options include an avenue to complete a traditional four-year bachelor’s program plus a master’s program in one additional year, known as a 4+1 degree (26 are currently available)35 certificate programs across seven colleges and more than 80 research centers and institutes. UD is one of the top 100 institutions for federal obligations in science and engineering and interdisciplinary initiatives in energy science and policy, the environment and human health.

GRADUATE OPEN HOUSE


October 23

3-7 p.m.

Trabant University Center

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About the UD Graduate Experience

In your pursuit of advanced education at UD, you will become part of a vibrant and growing community of scholars committed to your success. We are committed to creating an intellectually, culturally and socially diverse educational community that is enriched by people from many different backgrounds.

Campus life is welcoming, enriched by a wealth of activities and events, from distinguished guest speakers and NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics, to concerts and other arts and cultural activities, to 50-plus graduate student organizations. Add to that top-notch libraries, health clinics, recreational facilities, a writing center, a counseling center and other campus amenities, all here to help support your academic, physical and mental well-being. In addition, UD’s Division of Student Life supports graduate students in such areas as career services, health services, student conduct, counseling and on-campus housing.

Graduate Education at the
University of Delaware

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Upcoming Events

  • In Memoriam: Anna Servidio

    Article by UDaily Staff | October 06, 2025

    Campus community remembers senior honors environmental science student

  • Community outreach in Milford

    Article by Tabitha Groh | October 06, 2025

    UD undergraduate Jimmart Amamio helps the Milford Museum connect to the community

  • Finding harmony abroad

    Article by Megan M.F. Everhart | October 06, 2025

    Music management major comes away from an intense internship with the strength to persevere

  • 13th Annual Banned Books Read Out

    Article by Jamie Washington | October 06, 2025

    UD's Library, Museums and Press, along with Department of English, presents Banned Books Week programming

  • For the Record, Oct. 5, 2025

    Article by UDaily staff | October 03, 2025

    University of Delaware community reports new publications, presentations, honors, appointments

  • In Memoriam: Anna Servidio

    Article by UDaily Staff | October 06, 2025

    Campus community remembers senior honors environmental science student

Stay Informed!

The University of Delaware Graduate College issues a regular newsletter informing you of the latest news and developments within the graduate student community. The newsletter serves as a central hub of Graduate College information and resources that helps students achieve academic, professional and personal success. Incoming graduate students are added to the newsletter mailing list every semester.

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